Agenda

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CST


Presented by: Paul Westbrook

Residential Energy Efficiency Requirements/Certifications

  • Climate zones
  • Energy conservation standards and the residential provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
  • Energy/sustainable certifications compared
  • To seek (or not to seek) sustainable certifications
  • Define net zero
  • Energy modeling

Project Plans and Orientation

  • Good design practices
  • Solar orientation

Designing an Energy-Efficient Envelope

  • R-values and U-factors
  • Thermal and vapor barriers
  • Foundation, roof and exterior walls
  • Windows and doors
  • The ideal “box”

Mechanical System Design

  • Heating and cooling system sizing and types
  • Ventilation systems
  • Distribution and ductwork
  • Hot water systems
  • Thermal storage

Electrical, Power, Lighting and Renewable Energy Systems

  • Lighting design
  • Controls
  • Solar photovoltaic
  • Battery storage

Case Study

  • Examples and operating data

 

Webinar Instructions

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Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Energy)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Paul Westbrook, LEED AP

President of RE:source Design in Fairview, TX

Mr. Westbrook designed his own solar home in north Texas in 1996, which won the Energy Value Housing Award for Innovative Design. It still ranks as one of the most efficient homes in Texas. While serving as Sustainable Development Manager at Texas Instruments International Facilities, Mr. Westbrook was the LEED AP for the 1.1 million square foot Texas Instruments factory, which was the first LEED Gold semiconductor factory in the world. He led the effort to improve the energy and water efficiency of TI’s 20 million square feet of existing global facilities. They were able to double the company energy and water efficiency in less than 10 years. In 2012, Mr. Westbrook was named a senior fellow for the US State Department’s Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas program. He visited Honduras, Bolivia, Columbia, and Peru where he worked with governments, universities, and industry on efficiency and renewable energy. Mr. Westbrook received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge in 1982.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Designing and Constructing Net-Zero Energy Homes

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course begins with an analysis of the applicable residential energy efficiency requirements and certifications before focusing on the planning, design, and construction of a net-zero energy home. The course will explain solar orientation and how to design energy efficiency envelopes, mechanical systems, and electrical, lighting, and renewable energy systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to utilize thermal and vapor barriers, roofs, walls, and the placement of windows and doors to design an energy-efficient envelope.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze the types and sizing of HVAC systems typically used in net-zero homes and utilize thermal storage where possible.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with the energy conservation standards and the residential provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore the lighting design, controls, batteries and solar photovoltaic systems commonly used in net-zero designs.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with residential design and construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 08/18/2026

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.